Eddie Murphy returns as Prince Akeem and also plays Randy Watson; Arsenio Hall reprises Semmi and plays multiple roles; James Earl Jones is King Jaffe Joffer in Coming 2 America.
Main cast
- Prince Akeem Joffer / Clarence / Randy Watson / SaulEddie MurphyMain
- Semmi / Reverend Brown / Morris / Extremely Ugly GirlArsenio HallMain
- King Jaffe JofferJames Earl JonesMain
- Lisa McDowellShari HeadleyMain
- Queen Lisa JofferShari HeadleyMain
- Lavelle JunsonJermaine FowlerMain
Supporting cast
- Meeka JofferKiKi LayneSupp
- OmarWesley SnipesSupp
- IzzyTracy MorganSupp
- MirembeLeslie JonesSupp
- General BopoPaul BatesSupp
- Lady ColonelRotimiSupp
Guest & voice
- MauriceLouie AndersonGuest
- Cleo McDowellJohn AmosGuest
- Reverend BrownArsenio HallVoice
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About this cast
Coming 2 America is a 2021 comedy sequel to the 1988 classic. Eddie Murphy stars as Prince Akeem Joffer, who must return to America with his friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to find a long-lost son. James Earl Jones returns as King Jaffe Joffer.
FAQs
Who plays Prince Akeem in Coming 2 America?
Eddie Murphy plays Prince Akeem Joffer, reprising his role from the original film.
Is James Earl Jones in Coming 2 America?
Yes, James Earl Jones returns as King Jaffe Joffer.
Who plays the new character Lavelle Junson in Coming 2 America?
Jermaine Fowler plays Lavelle Junson, Akeem’s long-lost son.
Does Arsenio Hall play multiple roles in Coming 2 America?
Yes, Arsenio Hall reprises Semmi and also plays Reverend Brown, Morris, and the Extremely Ugly Girl.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026